Cosy Sofa Graduates! — Ballymena Runners AC

This week saw the last week of our Cosy Sofa Couch to 5k programme. Having completed their 30 minute run, and their first 5K parkrun last Saturday, it was appropriate to celebrate the fantastic achievement of those taking part.

The 9 week programme was run in partnership with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and Ballymena North Business and Recreation Centre so it was fitting that the graduation event took place at the Ballymena North Centre on Tuesday night.

Over 70 participants, leaders and club members attended the celebration event where participants received their medals and T-shirts.

Organiser and leader Stephen Brown praised all the Cosy Sofa graduates for completing the 9 week course saying they were a pleasure to coach.

Stephen also thanked the leaders and members of Ballymena Runners who gave up their time to help and encourage participants each week.

Thanks also to the council for providing funding for the programme and to the staff at Ballymena North Centre for providing us with a warm and welcoming base.

Even more amazing for the club was the number of people who took part in the Cosy Sofa who have since ran with Ballymena Runners on Monday evenings and at parkrun on Saturdays. We really hope those who took part continue to enjoy their running and feel welcome in the running community and in Ballymena Runners.

You can find details about Ballymena Runners here and about ecos parkrun here.

We run together.